Experience

Jose A. Valdez Jr. was born and raised in Laredo to the late Jose Sr. and Romana Valdez. He is a product of the public school system and is a proud graduate of Martin High School.

Community service was something that was instilled in Valdez at an early age by his parents. He followed in his father’s footsteps and served as a City Council Member for District 7 across three terms in the 2000s, serving twice as Mayor Pro Tempore. During his time as a Council Member, he actively participated in various city and district projects, also serving as Chairman for the South Texas Development Council. Valdez also brings experience in business development and government relations, having worked as a consultant and project manager with various entities across South Texas.

Jose holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas.

More than anything, Jose strongly believes that family comes first and has been married to the love of his life, Elizabeth, for over 30 years, and together they have two children. While Assistant City Manager may be his newest title, his favorite will always be Grandpa to his three grandchildren.